After the Hernandezes left, Grace approached Sylvia.Meanwhile, the medicine had finished brewing. Eric took it off the heat and allowed it to cool for a bit before handing it to Sylvia.Grace smiled and said, "I'm so glad you both take care of each other."Sylvia pinched her nose and downed the medicine in one gulp. "Mom, why did the Hernandezes come here?""They're here for a truce," Grace explained. "Both families suffered losses since the war began. Javier knew you two were in King City, so he took this chance to propose a truce. But I won't stop the war unless they agree to my conditions.""What are the conditions?" Sylvia asked."First, Eric should get a share of the Hernandez family assets under his name, as he's one of them," Grace replied. "Second, I want them to add Eric to the Hernandez family tree, but Javier refused."Sylvia fell silent, thinking both conditions would benefit Eric.Initially, she suspected the business war was related to Julius, but it seemed not.
Amid the crowd, someone recognized Seraphine. They said, "Ms. Montgomery, Hol. Thornfield has mentioned that he won't be seeing anyone today! Even some highly respected holistic physicians were turned away. Be cautious. Offending Hol. Thornfield could have serious consequences."Seraphine looked concerned. Although the Montgomerys had influence, they hesitated to offend a renowned holistic physician like Orion because of his stellar reputation.Eric overheard the conversation but remained unfazed. He turned to Sylvester and Seraphine, suggesting, "Sylvester, Seraphine, Hol. Thornfield prefers peace and quiet. How about you both head back? Vee and I will go inside to see him."Sylvester quickly chimed in. "Wait! Don't leave me alone!"He wasn't keen on staying with Seraphine, fearing her unpredictable actions.Seraphine grinned at him and replied, "Eric already mentioned that Hol. Thornfield prefers peace and quiet. Let's not disturb him."She had spent a fair amount of time alone
Their responses matched, with Eric being no exception. He nodded and replied, "Yes, I want to."The limit for Orion's Blossom Needling was set at six sessions. Orion had mentioned the day before that Sylvia's facial scars would heal after these six sessions. However, from Orion's tone, it appeared he wasn't entirely certain if he could complete all six sessions.If Eric could master Blossom Needling, he could complete the remaining sessions in situations where Orion couldn't.Eric's motivation to learn medicine was solely because of Sylvia.When Orion heard of Eric's interest, he grinned and said, "Good. Although you're a bit older, you have a unique talent that might speed up your learning compared to others. However, holistic medicine places significant importance on accumulated experience."While I can offer guidance initially, mastering holistic medicine will require your independent study. Especially in this era, where complex illnesses frequently arise, it's crucial to uphol
From yesterday, when Orion announced his retirement in 35 days, until now, only Eric and Sylvia have visited his residence. Everyone wanted to reach out to him through them before his retirement. They were even hoping to secure prescriptions from Orion before his departure.They ignored the scars on Eric's face and handed him their business cards."Hello, sir and miss. I am the Summit Consortium's secretary. Here's my card. When are you available for a meal?" one person said."I serve as the butler for the Calles. Feel free to visit our manor when you have the time," another added.Eric and Sylvia received a stack of business cards that represented not only identities but also potential connections. However, they had no interest in accepting them."Hey, excuse us! Make way!" Seraphine shouted from outside the crowd. Unfortunately, the people had already encircled Eric and Sylvia, making it impossible for her to approach.Several guards from the courtyard stepped in to clear a pat
Julius felt anxious. Rafael continued. "Grace went to see Hol/ Thornfield for medical help a few days ago. The person I mentioned earlier, along with another woman, arrived at Hol. Thornfield's doorstep. They went inside with Grace, so I believe it must be him!""Damn it!" Javier cursed. "I didn't expect to encounter them yesterday!"He then turned to Julius and teased, "Julius, your child is now in King City. Aren't you going to check on him?"Everyone turned to look at Julius.In the past, the Hernandezes saw Julius as their future leader, not Javier. However, Julius fell in love with Grace, the Montgomerys' illegitimate daughter. At the time, Grace hadn't gained recognition from the Montgomerys, and the Hernandezes worried that Julius marrying her would bring shame to their family.Despite their objections, Julius continued his relationship with Grace. When they discovered that Grace was pregnant with Julius' child, his standing in the Hernandez family diminished.To pressur
Thinking about Eric reminded Alexander of Julius. He asked Grace, "Have you contacted Julius lately?"Regret filled him as soon as the words left his mouth. If his memory served him right, Grace and Julius had severed ties after returning from Salt City.When Julius got married, Grace didn't shed a tear. Now that Eric had been found and brought to King City, Grace probably wouldn't inform Julius. "Why should I tell him?" Grace asked. "He's much worse compared to Eric."During their second visit to Salt City, Grace had confided in Seraphine that Eric was more loyal to his wife than Julius. Sylvia had been disfigured, so Eric had scarred his own face. She believed that if Julius faced a similar situation, he wouldn't do what Eric did.Hearing this, Alexander sighed. "Well, appearances can be deceiving. Julius has been married for years without any children. Have you ever wondered what he's thinking?""I'm not interested," Grace said, shaking her head. "Maybe his wife is ill."Ale
Seraphine said, "When I saw you packing, I had no choice but to call your mom and have her threaten you. Your legs are attached to your body. I can't physically stop you from leaving, right? "Besides, Eric and Sylvia are still in King City. Can you leave them without worry? You're the big brother. Shouldn't you look out for them?"Sylvester was on the verge of tears. He had expected Seraphine to deny it when he confronted her about reporting him to his mother. He hoped to use it as a reason to distance himself from her. Little did he know, Seraphine openly admitted to it."Alright, just stay here with us. I'm sure we'll have a lot of fun together." Seraphine glanced at her watch and continued. "Eric and Sylvia will be heading to Hol. Thornfield's place in a while. They're unfamiliar with King City, so we must escort them there."After that, she threw the key to Sylvester. "You'll drive." Sylvester was speechless. 'So you keep me here just to be your driver?' he thought.-Afte
"What does 'energy' mean?" Orion stroked his beard and continued. "In holistic medicine, the human body has three main elements: essence, energy, and spirit. To control your inner energy, you need practice. I mastered it at 40 and improved my medical skills significantly."Acupoint techniques are more effective with energy. Martial artists can use energy to create a protective barrier against attacks."Starting holistic medicine at your age might not be ideal, but with your martial arts background, you can blend it with holistic medicine for good results."Eric nodded.Orion advised, "Begin with acupoint techniques. Accuracy is crucial when inserting needles. Don't try if you're unsure, as it could harm the patient.""Got it," Eric replied.Under Orion's guidance, Eric picked up a silver needle and practiced on the manikin.Orion watched closely and complimented, "You're talented and have a steady hand."Eric grinned. "I didn't play with birds as a kid, so my hands are steady."